Little Elk Lake Fish Stocking
Utah · 1980–2020 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Little Elk Lake was last stocked September 21, 2020 with Arctic Grayling. Little Elk Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2020, with about 30,088 fish stocked over that period.
When Little Elk Lake is stocked
Little Elk Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 594 | 2.81" | Utah DWR |
| September 26, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,812 | 2.35" | Utah DWR |
| October 5, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,995 | 2.37" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 2011 | Tiger Trout | 1,196 | 2.94" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,002 | 1.55" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 0 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| September 10, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,003 | 1.86" | Utah DWR |
| September 30, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Utah DWR |
Show 6 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,040 | 1.68" | Utah DWR |
| September 2, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,476 | 1.82" | Utah DWR |
| July 31, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,309 | 1.67" | Utah DWR |
| August 17, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,317 | 2.03" | Utah DWR |
| August 7, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,342 | — | Utah DWR |
| August 20, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,002 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Little Elk Lake last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Little Elk Lake was last stocked September 21, 2020 with Arctic Grayling.
What fish species are stocked in Little Elk Lake?
Little Elk Lake is stocked with Arctic Grayling, Cutthroat Trout, and Tiger Trout.
What time of year is Little Elk Lake stocked?
Little Elk Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Little Elk Lake stocked?
Little Elk Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2020.
How many fish have been stocked in Little Elk Lake?
About 30,088 fish have been stocked in Little Elk Lake across 14 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Little Elk Lake?
Fish stocked in Little Elk Lake average about 2.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.